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Sensei Ray Alsop (6th Dan)

Torbay Karate Club's Chief Instructor with over 30 years’ dedicated training in Shotokan Karate, Sensei Ray Alsop has risen through the black belt ranks to 6th Dan under Chief Instructors Sensei Enoeda and Sensei Sherry, and is amongst the highest ranking black belts in the South of England. Ray is a KUGB Assessor (i.e. an assessor of KUGB Instructors). He has gained wide renown for his skill and competitive success on a National level in kata (technical) events and speed and strength in kumite (sparring).

Ray is an advocate of karate as a powerful, highly effective martial art with a mind to its depth in philosophy and training of mind and body. He ensures students learn techniques with precision from basics to more advanced applications and is an inspiration to watch.

All Torbay Karate Club instructors are qualified, insured, hold current first aid qualifications and are Enhanced CRB (DBS) checked. A copy of the club’s Child Protection Policy can be downloaded here.